Gov. Murphy vows to veto 'gimmick' budget proposals

Gov. Phil Murphy says he'll veto any budget sent to him by state legislators if it relies on "unverified" savings and other "gimmicks."

The governor made the announcement during a news conference Monday, the same day lawmakers plan to unveil their proposals.

Hearings are then expected Tuesday, and a vote on Thursday.

Murphy says lawmakers are proposing $1 billion in unsustainable and temporary revenue, along with $450 million in new spending.

Senate President Steve Sweeney said Friday he would advance a budget that substitutes the governor's proposed income and sales tax increases for a surcharge on businesses while adding millions of dollars more in other spending.

The budget comments come as Murphy and the Democrat-led Legislature approach a June 30 deadline to enact a balanced budget.

The largest U.S. seller of San Marzano tomatoes, known to food lovers as the best tomatoes to make pasta sauce, has been hit with two federal lawsuits claiming what's inside the can isn't the real thing.

The largest U.S. seller of San Marzano tomatoes, known to food lovers as the best tomatoes to make pasta sauce, has been hit with two federal lawsuits claiming what's inside the can isn't the real thing.